Following our earlier post here on 5 Kenyan startups recognised globally for using digital technology to positively impact the society, this blogger has come across two Kenyan startups featured on a list of African startups to watch out for in 2017. These 2 Kenyan startups are: Fuzu and Flare. This post will highlight these startups and their use of modern technology to power their businesses.

Nominet Trust, the UK’s leading tech for good funder, has recently unveiled the 2016 NT100 – a celebration of the 100 most inspiring social innovations using digital technology to drive social change around the world. This blogger is pleased to note that 5 Kenyan startups made it onto the 2016 NT100 list. The 5 Kenyan startups that made it onto the list were OneUni, Digital Matatus, Illuminum Greenhouses, Tunapanda Institute and the Well Told Story.